Looks like I am in a cabbage mood these days… Last Sunday we had the Spicy red Cabbage Quiche and today’s day is all about Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Although, when thinking of a plain cabbage head I don’t feel that tempted to nibble on some veggie treats. But, a complete little dish with a cabbage leaf wrapped around a wholesome potato, carrot and broccoli stuffing, might just be the current thing !
This recipe was inspired from a cookbook. Yes I got some cookbooks in the last few weeks, and then too some essential ones. My German friend had send me a neat Bavarian Cookbook! Many of the dishes in there are not new to my taste buds, in fact the Bavarian & Tyrolean Alpine cuisines, have many similar elements. The traditional dishes such as Semmelknödel (Bread dumplings), Sauerkraut and Trout with Butter Parsley Potatoes are present in our midst and across the border.
In this little Bavarian cookbook I discovered something I hadn’t had in a while, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. In some of the German dialects it is better known as Krautwickerl and apparently this is a common dish in the rest of eastern Europe too. Here is a list of names and variations, so as you can see it’s a common loved meal by everyone!
This particular stuffed Cabbage Roll was full on veg! Imagine my excitement, simply because our daily menus in central Europe are mostly dominated by meat. Not that I am against meat, I love it and some of the delicious posts on this page proof my “addiction” for the red flesh, but sometimes its nice to just go veg for a meal or two. You know what I mean?
So I followed the recipe and cooked the meal. Then I did it again and now its part of our home menu, however over time I changed an ingredient or two, manipulated the seasoning, and tweaked some grams here and there, so to come up with a new healthy stuffed Veg Cabbage Roll. I mentioned healthy because I dared to throw in Turmeric powder once again and as you might know already it is an excellent Antioxidant. Here for more Turmeric health benefits.
Further I have added some green Broccoli to the stuffing so to give the dish some more value and flavor texture. I found a new good broccoli source here in Goa, therefore you might see more broccoli recipes in the future! The Vegetarian stuffed Cabbage Rolls come with a creamy salmon colored sauce, which is easily made at the last stage of this recipe.
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Helene, beautiful presentation, and mouthwatering recipe!! I love the rolls. I love cabbage in all forms, and this looks fabulous. I am bookmarking it.
These look good–and a lot healthier than the meat-filled ones. Yours are so much tidier than mine were the last time I made them.
Hi Helene – I just love how beautiful the stuffing to the cabbage roll looks! It’s a perfect example of why veg-only food gets a bad rap, and why it really shouldn’t. It’s as if, as soon as people remove meat from a meal sometimes they completely forget about the existence of herbs and spices and they end up eating something devoid of flavour and then declare that “vegetarian food sucks!!”. This looks tasty: full of texture and colour, and most importantly of all… flavour!
My aunt use to make the best cabbage rolls. I could just gobble them up. I don’t think I’ve had them since the 80s. Hers were stuffed with ground beef, however, your vegetarian version sounds delicious and the sauce looks amazing! Now I’m tempted to make these. Nice recipe!
I like your stuffing combination.
I am not sure why people don’t like cabbage – it is such a nice sturdy food and you can do so much with it.
I’ve had plenty of cabbage rolls stuffed with meat, but very, very few stuffed with veggies. These look wonderful! And I really like the turmeric you added – I know how healthy it is, but really don’t use it as often as I should. These look great – thanks so much.
Hi, I love your cabbage rolls. Actually we – in the Middle East – stuff cabbage with a special mixture of rice and herbs it is called Mahshee
. Thanks for your recipe and BTW : your pictures are very mouthwatering.
I pinned this and shared it on FB the other day, I fell in love with your recipe right away. I like meat, especially venison, but honestly, I am not a huge meat lover. I crave vegetarian dishes, and sometimes just order side dishes that exclude meat. Your recipe really sounds delicious, and fun to make:-) Hugs, Terra
Sounds delicious,being a vegetarian I am definitely going to try this recipe. Only the parcel making seems difficult.
Hi Meera! Trust me it just looks difficult with the parcel. Once you try it out you will see that it’s easy. It’s just like tying up a gift. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask, I ll be happy to assist you. =)